Now there’s a new work of genius to elevate into this class: The Moons Symphony, composed by Amanda Lee Falkenberg. Yes, that’s Moons, plural. We earthlings have just one that typically captures our attention; unsurprisingly, that’s what initially fascinated Falkenberg. La Luna proved to be her “gateway drug” into a dazzlingly ambitious project mingling astronomy with music.
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Pair de Lune
Classical music may have a centuries-old history, but among today’s top conductors, Marin Alsop is exceptionally open to trying new approaches. In both her choice of soloists and the programs she designed for her three weeks of Chicago Symphony Orchestra concerts July 12-26, Ravinia’s Chief Conductor is showcasing fresh faces and interesting ideas.
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